Selling a House As-Is in Tequesta: Pricing, Disclosures and Who Buys

If you want to sell a house as-is in Tequesta, the water usually decides your price more than the kitchen does. Tequesta is a small village at the top of Palm Beach County, and many of its homes sit on the Loxahatchee River or on canals that lead to it. A dated house with a usable dock can draw strong interest, while a house with a failing seawall may scare off the same buyer. This guide walks through pricing, Florida disclosure duties and the buyers who tend to pay the most.

Key takeaways

• Pure Equity's MLS data as of October 1, 2026 shows 98 active listings in Tequesta with a median list price of $700,000. That is a small sample, so one waterfront sale can move it.
• Selling "as is" means you won't pay for repairs. It does not remove your duty to disclose known defects that affect value.
• Florida requires a flood disclosure at or before contract signing, which matters a lot in a river village.
• For waterfront homes, the dock, lift and seawall often move the price more than interior finishes.
• Pure Equity does not buy homes. We help you compare a cash offer with a listing so you can see your real net.

What makes Tequesta different for as-is sellers

Tequesta incorporated as a village in 1957. It covers about 2.25 square miles, and roughly 0.42 square miles of that is water, according to the Census Bureau. Most of the village sits on the mainland just north of Jupiter. However, a slice of it reaches east onto Jupiter Island along Beach Road.

The village grew in the 1950s as a planned community around Tequesta Country Club. As a result, a lot of the housing dates from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. Older neighborhoods such as Country Club Point sit on canals that run to the North Fork of the Loxahatchee River, then on to the Intracoastal Waterway and Jupiter Inlet. In those pockets, you may see a remodeled home right next to an original one.

For an as-is seller, that mix cuts both ways. On one hand, buyers expect older homes to need work. On the other hand, a buyer can pick a renovated house a few doors down, so your price has to make sense next to it. Our guide on living in Tequesta covers the village in more detail.

The Tequesta market right now

According to Pure Equity's MLS data as of October 1, 2026, Tequesta had 98 active residential listings. The median list price was $700,000, and the median list price per square foot was $439. Those listings had been active for an average of 85 days. Keep in mind these are asking prices for condos and houses mixed together. They are not sale prices.

Because the sample is small, a few riverfront listings can pull the median up, while a group of condos can pull it down. You can follow the live numbers on our Tequesta page.

For county context, Miami Realtors reported that in August 2026, Palm Beach County single-family homes sold for a median of $650,000 with 40 median days to contract and 3.5 months of supply. Condos and townhouses sold for a median of $300,000, with 69 days to contract and 6.7 months of supply. So houses were moving faster than condos across the county.

How to price when you sell a house as-is in Tequesta

Start with what the home would be worth after the work is done. Then subtract the cost of that work and a fair cushion for the buyer's risk. In Tequesta, though, you need one more step. You have to value the water access separately from the house.

Separate the house from the water

Two homes with the same floor plan can sell far apart if one has a deep-water dock and the other has no dock at all. Fixed bridges, canal depth and the run to the inlet all affect what a boater will pay. So when your agent pulls comparable sales, ask them to match on water access first and finishes second.

A sample as-is pricing worksheet

The numbers below are made up to show the method. They are not a quote or a market figure.

1. After-repair value: a canal home that would sell for $1,000,000 once updated.
2. Repairs: a $40,000 roof and $30,000 for a seawall cap repair, based on contractor bids.
3. Risk cushion: another $30,000 or so, since the buyer takes on delays and surprises.
4. Likely as-is range: near $900,000, before negotiation.

An investor would likely start lower. Many use the 70% rule, which takes about 70% of the after-repair value and then subtracts repairs. On this example, that comes to $630,000. That gap shows why listing to the open market often nets more, even as is.

Florida disclosure rules when you sell a house as-is in Tequesta

An as-is contract shifts repair costs to the buyer. However, it does not let you keep known problems quiet.

Known defects

In Johnson v. Davis (1985), the Florida Supreme Court said a seller must disclose known facts that materially affect value and that a buyer can't easily see. For a Tequesta home, that could mean a seawall crack, a dock that was storm damaged, a roof leak or a past plumbing failure. If you fixed something, share the invoices too.

For a walk through the common form, see our post on the Florida seller disclosure form.

Flood disclosure

Section 689.302 of the Florida Statutes requires a flood disclosure for residential sales. It asks whether you know of flood damage, whether you filed flood insurance claims and whether you got federal disaster aid. You must deliver it at or before the time the buyer signs. In a village with this much shoreline, buyers will read it closely, and so will their insurance agent.

Lead paint in older homes

Many Tequesta homes were built before 1978. For those, the EPA requires sellers to give buyers a lead hazard pamphlet, disclose any known lead paint and share any reports. Buyers also get 10 days to test, unless they waive that right in writing.

Condos and co-ops

If you are selling a condo, section 718.503 requires you to give the buyer the association's key documents, such as the declaration, bylaws, rules, budget and financial statement. Where they apply, the milestone inspection report and structural reserve study are included too. The buyer can cancel within 7 days of getting them, not counting weekends and holidays.

Repairs to expect before you sell a house as-is in Tequesta

Every house is different, so a pre-listing inspection is the only way to know. Still, homes from the 1950s to 1970s tend to share a few problem areas, and the waterfront adds its own.

• Roofs. An older roof can block insurance, which in turn blocks a mortgage.
• Plumbing and electrical. Original pipes and older panels often show up on insurance inspections.
• Seawalls and docks. Salt water wears on caps, pilings and tiebacks over time.
• Windows and doors. Many older homes lack impact glass or shutters.
• Permits. Past remodels or dock work may have open or missing permits.

In addition, check with the Village of Tequesta about your permit history before you list. An open permit found late can push back a closing.

Who buys when you sell a house as-is in Tequesta

The buyer pool for an as-is home is smaller than for a move-in ready one. In Tequesta, it usually comes from four groups.

• Boaters who plan to renovate. For them, the dock and the run to the inlet come first. They will often pay the most for a dated home on good water.
• Local builders. On some lots, a builder may see more value in a new home than in the old one.
• Cash investors. They close fast but price with formulas, so they tend to pay the least.
• Buyers using renovation loans. These loans roll repairs into the mortgage. They take longer to close but can pay closer to market.

Keep in mind that FHA loans require a home to meet minimum safety and soundness standards. As a result, a home with a failing roof may not qualify until it is fixed. That pushes the sale toward cash buyers, who know they have the upper hand.

When light repairs beat a pure as-is sale

Sometimes a small fix opens the door to far more buyers. The best targets are repairs that affect insurance and lending, not taste.

For example, Citizens Property Insurance requires a 4-point inspection on homes more than 20 years old. It also asks for proof of at least five years of remaining life on shingle roofs over 25 years old and tile or metal roofs over 50 years old. If your roof fails that test, many buyers can't get coverage, and their lender will walk away.

Before you sell a house as-is in Tequesta, consider these steps:

• Order a 4-point inspection so you know what an insurer will flag.
• Get a marine contractor to look at the seawall and dock, then keep the written report.
• Fix true safety items, like an unsafe panel or an active leak.
• Close any open permits so title work stays on schedule.
• Skip the big kitchen remodel. Most buyers here want to choose their own finishes.

Florida law also offers some help on roofs. Under section 627.7011, an insurer can't refuse to write or renew a policy just because a roof is less than 15 years old.

Steps to sell a house as-is in Tequesta

1. Gather permits, repair records, insurance claims and any association documents.
2. Book a pre-listing inspection and a seawall check if you are on the water.
3. Get two or three bids for the major items.
4. Price from updated sales with similar water access, then subtract repairs and a fair cushion.
5. Complete the disclosures, including the flood form and lead paint where it applies.
6. Put any cash offer and your likely listing net side by side.

For a wider look at the county, read our guide to selling a house as is in Palm Beach County.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sell a house as-is in Tequesta without fixing the seawall?

Yes. You can sell without making repairs. Still, you must disclose known seawall or dock problems, and the buyer will likely have them inspected. Expect the price to reflect the repair cost.

Does the flood disclosure apply if my home never flooded?

Yes. The form applies to residential sales in general. You answer the questions based on what you know, so a home with no flood history still gets the form.

How much less will I get if I sell a house as-is in Tequesta?

There is no set discount. It depends on the repairs, the water access and the buyers active at the time. With so few listings, your agent may also look at nearby Jupiter sales for context.

Is a cash offer a good idea for a Tequesta waterfront home?

It can be if you need speed or the home has serious problems. However, boaters often pay more than investors for good water. Compare the two on paper before you decide.

Sources

• Pure Equity, Tequesta market data (as of October 1, 2026)
• Miami Realtors, Palm Beach County August 2026 market report
• U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Gazetteer file for Florida places (land and water area)
• Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Tequesta
• Country Club Point waterfront neighborhood overview
• Johnson v. Davis, 480 So. 2d 625 (Fla. 1985)
• Florida Statutes, s. 689.302 flood disclosure
• Florida Statutes, s. 718.503 condo resale disclosure
• EPA, real estate disclosures about lead hazards
• Citizens Property Insurance, inspection requirements
• Florida Statutes, s. 627.7011 roof age
• HUD, Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1

This article is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Talk with a Florida real estate attorney or tax professional about your own sale.

Selling a Tequesta home that needs work? A Pure Equity agent will compare a cash offer with an as-is listing and put your real net on paper, with no obligation. Compare your options with an agent or check what your home is worth. Looking to buy on the water in Tequesta? Talk with a buyer's agent about what is available now.